North Pekalongan Encourages RTs to Manage Waste Independently Through Competitions

PEKALONGAN, GARISBUMI.com – North Pekalongan District, Pekalongan City, is encouraging independent waste management based on neighborhood associations (RT) through the sub-district level Independent Waste Contest. This activity is directed at strengthening citizen involvement in maintaining environmental cleanliness.

In a statement published on Friday (9/10/2026), RT was positioned as the spearhead of waste management in the community. Through this involvement, the sub-district hopes that the habit of maintaining a clean, healthy and comfortable environment can grow sustainably.

North Pekalongan Subdistrict Head M. Ainur Rofiq expressed his appreciation to all RTs who have participated and shown commitment to managing waste independently.

According to Ainur, the competition is a momentum to build positive habits in maintaining a clean environment. It is hoped that citizen participation will provide benefits that will continue after the competition is over.

North Pekalongan District emphasized that the aim of the activity goes beyond achieving champions. Strengthening awareness and community involvement is an important part in realizing waste management in the residential environment.